Pasión y poder (1988): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1988, Pasión y poder is a drama, telenovela and misterio series.

What it’s about. The telenovela revolves around the family dramas and corporate power struggles of two rival families. This rivalry dates back many years to when Arturo Montenegro and Eládio Gómez Luna vied for the love of the beautiful Ana Laura; ultimately, it was Eládio who married her. Years later, Ana Laura is deeply unhappy, enduring her husband's abuse and cruelty; her only solace is the love of her son Federico, who is the complete opposite of his father. Meanwhile, after being widowed, Arturo married the frivolous Nina, with whom he had three children: Rogelio, Ana Karen, and Paulina. Arturo is so consumed by his business affairs that he fails to notice the humiliations Nina and her children—Rogelio and Paulina—inflict upon Pedro, his son from his first marriage.

Who’s in it. Pasión y poder stars Diana Bracho as Ana Laura Montesinos de Gómez-Luna, Enrique Rocha as Eladio Gómez-Luna Alcalá, Carlos Bracho as Arturo Montenegro Lombardo and Claudia Islas as Nina Guerra de Montenegro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Pasión y poder sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pasión y poder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pasión y poder tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Guardianes de la Noche and Ataque a los Titanes.